Ten Pin{terest} Linky: Classroom Decor

What was life for a teacher before Pinterest?!...It is undeniable that Pinterest is just overflowing with AMAZING, innovative ideas. I have been all over Pinterest in the last few weeks and would like to share my top ten classroom decor tips.

1. So I am throwing around the idea of doing a technology themed classroom with my sixth graders; hence, a few of my top ten will probably be related. I'm loving the whole iPhone apps decor. What I specifically love about this board is that the author gears it towards digital citizenship and even includes QR codes for articles, videos, and quizzes on being a good cyber citizen and how to use the internet safely.

2. I love the idea of hanging this on my door or in line of first sight when students enter the classroom. I want my students to know they are loved by me everyday. Some students may not be told these things enough!

3. Anything that will help me be more organized, I am ALL about! This is a wine rack holder with cheap plastic cups from Walmart. The options are endless for the types of supplies that can be stored in this: pens, pencils, markers, highlighters, etc. 

4. This seems like it could be an effective management strategy for upper grades. SWAG suggests being "cool" right?...So, doing these things is cool then? A teacher can hope. :) I am not entirely sure what the points go for at the bottom but it seems to me like the class is rewarded for everyone following the rules; therefore, creating self-motivation among students to not let down their peers.

5. Easy, cute, and out of the way. Enough said. :)

                                                                                                                                                

 

6. In my class, I would change the word "math" to "reading/writing," but I like how this board creates an area where students can look for recent anchor charts. I would laminate the iPod so I could always be changing what's "Now Playing" to align with daily targets. Plus, this is just super cute.

7. I love this "building character" quote. This website has loads of FREE downloadable classroom quotes!! 

8. I love the idea of taking old or even new cabinets, shelves, etc. and spicing them up a bit with patterns and paint.

9.  WHOAH! I am a sucker for a little lot of glitter!! This is so incredibly easy to do and will stand out in the classroom. Just spray Modge Podge, pour some glitter, hot glue gun a magnet to the back and voila! I'm sure the janitors will love me!

10. Yet again, another technology themed decor post. You can't say you weren't warned! :) This is simple but I like that it sticks with the theme. These little text-looking blobs are a great place to post homework assignments, announcements, and upcoming news. Students can be trained from day 1 to check these blobs as soon as they get in the classroom and before they leave the classroom for the day. No more excuses that they didn't know what the homework was.

I had a lot of fun browsing Pinterest and coming up with my top 10 decor list. Writing this blog got me all giddy and excited to start decorating my classroom. Thank you Ashley for creating this!

For the Love of Students, 

Emily

STARTING A BLOG

Wow! I can't believe the day has come where I decide to start a blog. I always saw teacher blogs in college and knew I wanted to start one someday. Well, that day is TODAY!  Boy, it's crazy how much I took the simplicity of blogging for granted! This is much more difficult and time consuming than I imagined. With that being said, I am having so much fun figuring this out! I am excited to begin my first year of teaching and can't wait to share with you all what I have learned from co-workers, my students, and my own discoveries. 

For the Love of Students,

Emily